In a circular sent to ministers, delegate ministers, high commissioners and the General Commissioner, the Head of Government said that "taking into account the exceptional circumstances which the country is going through and the health, economic and social repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, it was decided to set up a Special Fund dedicated to the management of the coronavirus pandemic upon the high instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, thus reflecting the solidarity spirit shown by Moroccans on several occasions."

It is in this regard that it was decided that civil servants and agents of the State and local authorities, as well as employees of public establishments will contribute to this Fund with a three days' pay spread over three months, wich is the equivalent of the salary for a working day from the months of April, May and June, from the net salary, the source added.

This decision is in accordance with article 40 of the Constitution which underlines that "everyone shall support with solidarity and proportionally to their means the expenses required for the development of the country and those resulting from calamities and from natural catastrophes" as well as with Law N° 2.20.292 relating to the health emergency rules, in particular article 5, and in response to the willingnes of the most representative trade unions to mobilize and engage in solidarity efforts.

El Otmani welcomed the patriotism of the officials and employees of the various public establishments, public administrations and territorial collectivities, commending their contribution to solidarity efforts to stop the spread of the virus, thus reflecting the values ​​of solidarity, cooperation and support that have characterized Moroccans throughout history.

He also urged ministers, delegate ministers, High Commissioners and the General Commissioner to give their instructions to the relevant departments and to the public institutions under their supervision in order to implement this decision in the best conditions.